The Wandering Sea

The Wandering Sea also known as Baldanders, is the third branch of the Mage's Association.
The Wandering Sea is the original foundation of the Mage's Association that was formed long before the Clock Tower. In 20 AD, those Magi of Atlas and the Wandering Sea disagreed with the third faction led by the Association Director Brishisan, that would later become the Clock Tower in 500 AD. The Wandering Sea and Atlas stuck to the old ways of the Age of Gods, but the three groups still remained together as the Mage's Association.

The Magi of the Wandering Sea sought to isolate themselves from the reach of both Gods and mankind. Thus their entire island vanished from the universe, drifting away in space and time. No one can observe or interact with it except via the Five Gates at its entrance.

As of the formation of the Clock Tower, they ceased communication with the Association.

The Wandering Sea manifests once a year in each era, but it is merely a shadow of what the "Wandering Sea that once was". The true nature of the Wandering Sea, or the "True Wandering Sea" refers to what lies behind the Five Gates at the Wandering Sea's entrance.

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The headquarters of the Wandering Sea, The Moving Tomb

Having opposed the modernization of Magecraft along with Atlas in 20 AD, their primary rule is the rejection of the modern advancement of Magecraft, only recognizing that of the Age of Gods. but there are no restrictions on what they can actually use, such as Western Magecraft or Philosophy Magecraft. Atlas-style Alchemy is probably the only thing they don't do. It is said that the focus of their research is human bodily modification, but other details are unknown.

Most individuals within the Wandering Sea seem to possess the same power to "crush and scatter countless Lords".

Recruitment

Recruitment into the Wandering Sea is rare, those recruited from even the prestigious Clock Tower Magi able to be counted on a single hand. While qualifying to arrive upon the island for its once per year opening is difficult, the actual means of qualification is to simply be present at the location of one of the Five Gates when they are open.


Info known by higher positions or specific fields in The Mage's Association.